Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
98%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs?
201 students attend Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Leap Pcs is located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 4 other public schools located in Benning Ridge.
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